Saturday, November 10, 2012

This was our first time participating in the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show. We want to thank Debra Lynn Gold and Leigh Griffinfor inviting us to this wonderful show. They did an amazing job of organizing what proved to be a diverse collection of innovative jewelry artists from around the country.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Tap Studios is offering the opportunity to learn the fascinating art of Japanese flower
arrangement with Shoko Morton Thursday mornings.
Shoko has taught the Sogetsu method since 2006 and has been a
member of Ikebana International Cleveland chapter since 2000. The Sogetsu
School was established by late Sofu Teshigahara in 1927. Sogetsu Ikebana's
philosophy is based on the idea that Ikebana may be arranged anytime,
anywhere, by anyone and with any material. Flowers and plants are the
products of nature but Ikebana is the response of man's creativity and
imagination is expressed in the arrangement of the materials.

The textbook, container, kenzan and scissors will be available for purchase
from Shoko.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Last Saturday we hosted Masako Onodera and her Woolsmithing Workshop at the studio.

We had a wonderful day learning the different methods of needle felting. It's a fiber based technique that is appealing to jewelers because of the variety of different shapes and forms possible to create.

The small 3 dimensional shapes of felt can easily be incorporated onto metal structures such as earring or pin backs. Introducing us to a more organic way of combining materials without typical metalsmithing techniques such as solder or rivets.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Classes

TAP Studios is an active jewelry workshop where beginning students can learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication and advanced students can improve technical skills.

Catered group classes or bridal parties also available!

Workshops

Whether it's your anniversary, wedding or you need commitment rings - you can enjoy the experience of creating your own bands together under our instruction during a 2 day workshop called "Forge Your Own Rings".

Commissions

Contact us to learn how we can work together to design the perfect commissioned piece! We can also work with existing family heirloom pieces to create something new!